Vintage brooch in the form of roses and foliage set with ''gems'' and enamel painted. The roses are en tremblant - attached via coiled springs so that they tremble when the More »

Vintage brooch in the form of roses and foliage set with ''gems'' and enamel painted. The roses are en tremblant - attached via coiled springs so that they tremble when the wearer moves.Measures a little over 2 1/2inches long.There are a few tiny gems missing, noticeable only if you are looking for faults. The pin is secure and no restorations. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2480 Condition: See Description Year: See Description « Less

Abbasid Gold Dinar Minted Under Al-Radi - KA.110, Origin: Minted in Tustar min al-Ahwaz, Circa: 934 AD to, 935 AD, Dimensions: .81" (2.1cm) wide 4.6 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Abbasid Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The Abbasid Dynasty was an Arab family legendarily descended from Abbas, the uncle of Muhammad. The Abbasids held the caliphate from 749 to 1258. Under the Umayyad caliphs the Abbasids lived quietly until they became involved in numerous disputes, beginning early in the 8th cent. The family then joined with the Shiite faction in opposing the Umayyads, and in 747 the gifted Abu Muslim united most of the empire in revolt against the Umayyads. The head of the Abbasid family became caliph as Abu al- Abbas as-Saffah late in 749. Under the second Abbasid caliph, called al-Mansur, the capital was moved from Damascus to Baghdad, and Persian influence grew strong in the empire. The early years of Abbasid rule were brilliant, rising to true splendor under Harun al-Rashid and to intellectual brilliance under his son al-Mamun. After less than a hundred years of rule, however, the slow decline of the Abbasids began. Long periods of disorder were marked by assassinations, depositions, control by Turkish soldiers, and other disturbances. In 836 the capital was transferred to Samarra, remaining there until 892. Under the later Abbasids, the power of the caliphate became chiefly spiritual. Many independent kingdoms sprang up, and the empire split into autonomous units. The Seljuk Turks came to hold the real power at Baghdad. Later their power dwindled even further, and, in 1258, Baghdad was burned by the Tatars. From then until 1517 the Abbasids retained limited power as caliphs of Egypt. « Less

GREAT EARLY COLOR PHOTO OF MATT LEBLANC, who plays Joey Tribbiani on the TV show FRIENDS. See our website for all the other FRIENDS CAST MEMBERS. Condition: Excellent; More »

GREAT EARLY COLOR PHOTO OF MATT LEBLANC, who plays Joey Tribbiani on the TV show FRIENDS. See our website for all the other FRIENDS CAST MEMBERS. Condition: Excellent; Circa: Circ 1990s; Heigth: 10''; Width: 8'' « Less

We have for sale a nice old frame with an old print by Carle J Blenner 1862 -1952. The print has his signature in the upper left hand corner. The print is of a woman and her More »

We have for sale a nice old frame with an old print by Carle J Blenner 1862 -1952. The print has his signature in the upper left hand corner. The print is of a woman and her dog. She is very victorian looking. There is an age stain at the bottom above the gold lace on her dress. The print may be a calendar on the back side. The print and the old frame has been remounted and I did not want to take the paper off the back. If so, it would be an advertising calendar. The color is still bright and vivid. We apologize for the glare and reflection in the pictures. It is 27 3/8 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick and weighs 4 pounds.We do have more photographs that we can email if you are interested.
Status: For Sale Reference#: ldog
Condition: nice Year: 1862-1952
Country: usa Maker: carle j. blenner
Height: 27.75 in. (70.49 cm) Depth: 8.5 in. (21.59 cm)
Width: .5 in. (1.27 cm)
Weight: 4
Title: Nice Antique Frame & Old Print By Carle J Blenner Style: lady
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Silver Denarius of Emperor Elagabalus - C.8973Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 219 AD to 220 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: SilverElagabalus became emperor through the diligence and bravery of his grandmother, Julia Maesa. A powerful and immensely wealthy woman of the Severan family, she incited the Syrian legions stationed at Emesa to revolt against Macrinus in favor of her grandson. Although his Roman name was Bassianus, Elagabalus derives from his position as high priest of Elagabal, the Syrian god Ba’al. Elagabalus was one of the more scandalous rulers in Roman history. He was famed for hosting wild parties where overindulgence of all types was encouraged. The Eastern gods he brought to Rome were strange even to the permissive Roman society of the day. Perhaps his most offensive act was marrying a Vestal Virgin. To the Romans this act of Elagabalus not only desecrated their religion, but also their heritage. Julia Maesa attempted to regain control of the situation by having her other grandson, Severus Alexander, declared Caesar. When Elagabalus revoked this promotion, the Praetorian Guard, encouraged by Julia Maesa, rebelled against their emperor, hunted down, and executed Elagabalus. « Less